Finding the Third Proportional to 83,520 and 129,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 83,520 and 129,348 is: 200,322.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
83,520 : 129,348 = 129,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
83,520/129,348 = 129,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
83,520x = 129,348 × 129,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
83,520x = 16,730,905,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,730,905,104/83,520 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 200,322.14
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